Morbid
It’s a lighthearted nightmare in here, weirdos! Morbid is a true crime, creepy history and all things spooky podcast hosted by an autopsy technician and a hairstylist. Join us for a heavy dose of research with a dash of comedy thrown in for flavor. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of Morbid ad-free. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus.
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The Matamoros Devil Murders (Part 2)
May 25, 2026Visit https://www.markkilroyfoundation.org If you would like to donate to the Mark Kilroy Foundation. In March 1989, twenty-one-year-old University of Texas student Mark Kilroy and some friends trav...
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Ash covers part two of the brutal 1989 murder of Mark Kilroy, a University of Texas student who was kidnapped during spring break in Matamoros, Mexico, and sacrificed by Adolfo Constanzo's drug-smuggling cult. The episode details the horrific discovery of 14 bodies at a ranch, the investigation involving supernatural cleansing rituals, and the eventual capture of cult members who believed they were protected by magic.
- The Investigation Breaks Wide Open
- Adolfo Constanzo and the Gang's Alliance
The Matamoros Devil Murders (Part 1)
May 21, 2026In March 1989, twenty-one-year-old Texas A&M student Mark Kilroy and some friends traveled south of the border to Matamoros, Mexico to celebrate the end of spring break, along with thousands of other ...
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This episode covers the tragic disappearance of Mark Kilroy, a 21-year-old college student who vanished during spring break in Matamoros, Mexico in 1989. The hosts detail Mark's background as an exemplary student and person, his spring break trip with friends, and the frantic search that followed his disappearance. The case takes an unexpected turn when police investigating a drug trafficking operation stumble upon evidence that may connect to Mark's disappearance, revealing ties to a dangerous cult-like gang called Los Narcos Satanicos.
- Mark Kilroy: The Perfect Student
- The Spring Break Trip
Today we are revisiting episode 27 with an incredible tale of survival! Mary Vincent survived something so horrifying that most of us couldn't even conjure it up in our nightmares. Her attacker, Law...
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This episode tells the harrowing survival story of Mary Vincent, a 15-year-old girl who was brutally attacked by Lawrence Singleton in 1978. After being raped, beaten, and having both her arms chopped off, Mary miraculously survived and became a testament to human resilience. The episode also covers true crime news about Samuel Little, potentially one of the deadliest serial killers in US history, and updates on the Chris Watts case.
- True Crime News: Samuel Little - A Potential Record-Breaking Serial Killer
- Mary Vincent's Fateful Decision to Hitchhike
Episode Revisit: Torture
May 14, 2026Today we are revisiting an oldie! Episode 13: Torture! It's been around since the beginning of time and it used to almost always involve a spike. Today, Alaina and Ash will discuss the various medie...
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Ash hosts solo as Elena is sick, introducing a throwback episode on medieval torture devices and methods. The episode explores various horrific torture instruments including the Brazen Bull, Iron Maiden, and several limb-breaking devices. The hosts share exciting announcements about their Hunt a Killer collaboration game 'The Salem Slicer' and a new Nicholas merchandise item. The episode concludes with news about an upcoming interview with vampire royalty from Austin, Texas.
- Introduction and Announcements
- Medieval Torture Overview and The Brazen Bull
Big news... HUGE!
May 11, 2026Weirdos! We are officially teaming up with Hunt A Killer for a collaboration that’s about to drag you deep into a mystery worthy of a 3AM spiral and seventeen red-string conspiracy boards! Help us fig...
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This brief episode is a promotional announcement where hosts Ash and Alayna introduce their collaboration with Hunt a Killer on a new murder mystery game called 'The Salem Slicer.' The case revolves around a woman who discovers evidence suggesting her father may have been a serial killer in the 1980s, and fans can solve the mystery using real evidence, coded messages, and exclusive Morbid podcast content.
- Introduction to The Salem Slicer Collaboration
- The Salem Slicer Case Details
The Watts Family Murders (Part 2)
May 11, 2026When thirty-four-year-old Shanann Watts missed a doctor’s appointment on August 13, 2018, her friends reported her missing to the Frederick, Colorado Police. When officers searched the home, they foun...
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This two-part episode covers the horrific Chris Watts family annihilation case from 2018, where Chris Watts murdered his pregnant wife Shanann and their two young daughters, Bella and Celeste. The hosts examine the investigation, Chris's bizarre behavior during the search, his multiple contradictory stories, and the eventual discovery of the bodies. Through body cam footage, discovery documents, and witness statements, they reveal Chris's complete lack of emotion, his numerous lies, and his desperate attempts to blame Shanann for the murders before finally confessing.
- Recording Mishap and Case Introduction
- Chris's Disturbing Behavior During Investigation
The Watts Family Murders (Part 1)
May 07, 2026When thirty-four-year-old Shanann Watts failed to return home from a doctor’s appointment on August 13, 2018, her husband, Chris, reported her missing to the Frederick, Colorado Police. When officers ...
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Ash and Alena dive into Part 1 of the Chris Watts case, examining the shocking family annihilation of Shanann Watts and her two young daughters in August 2018. Through extensive discovery documents, text messages, and interviews, they trace Chris's background, his relationship with Shanann, the affair with Nicole Kessinger, and the events leading up to the murders. The hosts emphasize the heroic efforts of Shanann's friends and neighbor Nate, whose quick actions and neighbor's security footage immediately exposed Chris's lies.
- Chris Watts: Background and Meeting Shanann
- Family Tensions and Move to Colorado
True Crime: A Sit Down With Patricia Cornwell
May 04, 2026Today we are joined by the legendary Patricia Cornwell! We dive into all things Scarpetta, the highly praisedTV adaptation of her iconic book series. We also get into the evolution of forensic science...
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Patricia Cornwell joins Morbid to discuss her new memoir 'True Crime,' the highly anticipated Scarpetta TV series starring Nicole Kidman, and shares decades of insights from her work in forensics and crime writing. The conversation covers everything from safety tips and autopsy experiences to Jack the Ripper theories and the importance of never giving up on your dreams.
- The Scarpetta Series Comes to Television
- Writing the True Crime Memoir
Listener Tales 109: 80's Tales!
Apr 30, 2026Guys! It's that special time of the month! You know... the one that's brought to you By you FOR you and ALL ABOUT YOU! This month we're getting our bangs sky high to honor a batch of tales from the e...
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A lively 1980s-themed listener tales episode where Ash and Alena, dressed in full 80s attire, share four supernatural and true crime stories from the decade. The tales include a perverted blacksmith ghost who tried to cuddle with a grandmother, Richard Ramirez attempting to break into a window twice, drunk college students breaking into their old house for frozen food, and a heartwarming story of a man connecting with a ghost at his aunt's hair salon.
- Old Joe the Perverted Blacksmith Ghost
- Richard Ramirez Climbs a Tree Twice
The Disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley
Apr 27, 2026When Ron Bradley won an all-expense paid cruise to the Caribbean in 1998, it seemed like a great opportunity to have one last family vacation with his wife, Iva, and his kids, twenty-three-year-old Am...
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This episode covers the mysterious disappearance of Amy Lynn Bradley, a 23-year-old woman who vanished from a Royal Caribbean cruise ship in March 1998. The case involves multiple credible sightings, evidence of possible sex trafficking, investigation failures, and a family's nearly 30-year search for answers. Despite FBI involvement and numerous leads, Amy's whereabouts remain unknown, though compelling evidence suggests she may still be alive.
- Family Background and Pre-Cruise Life
- The Cruise and Night of Disappearance
April Bonus Episode: Eclipse
Apr 24, 2026This month’s bonus episode we are revisiting Eclipse, where the stakes are higher, the wigs are worse, and the love triangle is somehow even more unhinged. Bella Swan continues her lifelong hobby of m...
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Alaina and Ash dive deep into Eclipse, discussing its problematic themes and character dynamics. They analyze the troubling portrayal of Jacob's behavior toward Bella, Charlie's disturbing reactions, and the book's harmful messages about assault and relationships. The hosts explore character backstories including Rosalie's revenge and Jasper's Confederate past, while critiquing the imprinting concept and relationships throughout the Twilight universe.
- Introduction and Initial Thoughts on Eclipse
- Jacob's Character Assassination and Assault Scene
The Man-Eaters of Tsavo
Apr 23, 2026In the spring of 1898, the British government began a large-scale infrastructure project, building a bridge connecting Uganda to Kilindini Harbor in Kenya. The ambitious project involved building a la...
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In this episode of Morbid, hosts Ash and Elena discuss the infamous Man-Eaters of Tsavo from 1898, when two maneless lions terrorized construction workers building the Uganda Railroad in Kenya. Colonel James Patterson led the effort to protect his crew from these intelligent predators that killed and ate upwards of 34 men over several months. The hosts explore the harrowing nightly attacks, Patterson's persistent hunting efforts, and the eventual discovery that the lions had damaged teeth that prevented them from eating their normal prey.
- Introduction and Podcast Reflections
- Setting the Stage: Colonial Kenya 1898
Move-In Ready (To Ruin Your Life)
Apr 20, 2026This week we are packing their emotional support sage and heading straight into two deeply unsettling homes because apparently “cozy” is overrated. First stop: the infamous Blood House of Atlanta, whe...
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In this episode of Morbid, Ash and Elena explore two mysterious and supernatural cases involving unexplained blood phenomena and haunted houses. Ash covers the bizarre 1987 case of the Winston family's Atlanta home where human blood inexplicably seeped from walls and floors, while Elena delves into the haunting of Scotland's Blecken House, where a vengeful uncle's unfulfilled wish to reincarnate as his dog led to terrifying paranormal activity spanning over a century.
- The Bleeding House of Atlanta (1987)
- Theories and Explanations Attempted
Glennon Engleman: The Killer Dentist
Apr 16, 2026When twenty-seven-year-old James Bullock was shot and killed in St. Louis in the winter of 1958, investigators immediately focused their attention on Bullock’s wife, Edna, who was the beneficiary of h...
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Hosts Ash and Alaina dive into the chilling case of Glenn Engelman, a St. Louis dentist who orchestrated multiple murders-for-hire over two decades. From the 1958 shooting of James Bullock to the 1980 car bombing of Sophie Barrera, Engelman conspired with victims' wives to kill their husbands for insurance money, ultimately being convicted of multiple murders and dying in prison.
- Podcast Updates and Announcements
- The Murder of James Bullock (1958)
Mad Madame Delphine LaLaurie
Apr 13, 2026In April 1834, a massive fire broke out at the mansion of Delphine LaLaurie on Royal Street in New Orleans French Quarter. LaLaurie was known to have kept several slaves as servants in the home, but w...
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Tillie Klimek: Mrs. Bluebeard of Chicago
Apr 09, 2026Chicago in the 1920s is often remembered for the rise of organized crime and it’s larger than life leaders like Al Capone and Johnny Torrio. While these men and their organizations surely shaped the c...
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This episode covers the shocking case of Tilly Climek, known as 'Mrs. Bluebeard of Chicago,' a serial poisoner who killed multiple husbands and possibly dozens more victims in early 1920s Chicago. Through arsenic-laced food and medicine, Tilly murdered her way through marriages to collect insurance money, while displaying disturbing callousness about her crimes, including planning funeral outfits before victims died and playing upbeat music at their funerals.
- Early Life and First Marriages
- The Milwaukee Confession and Pattern Emerges
The Rescue of Baby Jessica McClure
Apr 06, 2026On October 14, 1987, Reba McClure and her eighteen-month-old daughter, Jessica, stopped by the Midland, Texas home of her sister for a visit. As Reba sat in the backyard watching Jessica play with som...
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Alayna and Ash discuss the harrowing 1987 rescue of Baby Jessica McClure, an 18-month-old who fell 22 feet into an eight-inch well in Midland, Texas. Over 58 hours, a massive community effort involving emergency workers, volunteers, and national media coverage culminated in Jessica's successful rescue. The episode explores themes of community unity, the birth of 24-hour news coverage via CNN, and the lasting impact on those involved, while celebrating Jessica's survival and reflecting on how looking for the good in humanity can provide hope during difficult times.
- Introduction and Radio City Music Hall Announcement
- Ted Bundy Linked to New Victim After 50 Years
The Perron Family Haunting
Apr 02, 2026When Carolyn and Roger Perron moved into a small farmhouse in Harrisville, Rhode Island, they thought they’d found the perfect house in which to raise their five daughters and enjoy the rest of their ...
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Ash and Elena dive into the haunting that inspired The Conjuring, telling the story of the Perron family who moved into a 200-acre Rhode Island farmhouse in 1971 only to experience escalating paranormal activity. From unexplained noises and apparitions to physical attacks, the family endured a decade of terror that eventually brought Ed and Lorraine Warren into their lives. The hosts explore the family dynamics, the legend of Bathsheba Sherman, and how the haunting affected each family member differently.
- The Perron Family and Move to the Farmhouse
- Early Paranormal Activity and April's Experience
Morbid Book Club : Postmortem by Patricia Cornwell
Mar 31, 2026We are THRILLED to invite to you join our Morbid Book Club in this bonus episode that is #sponsored by our friends at @ashleyofficial. This quarter, we are serving up forensic chills with a side of cu...
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Haunted Getaways: West Virginia Edition!
Mar 30, 2026Weirdos! Pack your getaway bag and get ready to hit the road for a haunted roadtrip in West Virginia! Alaina starts a trend by telling us about a chilling crime at Cabin 13 in Babcock State Forrest i...
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A spooky double feature exploring two haunted locations in West Virginia: the tragic murder at Cabin 13 in Babcock State Park and the lively paranormal activity at the historic Blennerhassett Hotel in Parkersburg. Both locations offer opportunities for paranormal investigation and are open to guests.
- The Murder at Cabin 13 in Babcock State Park
- The Investigation and Trial